Listening to the sirens : musical technologies of queer identity from Homer to Hedwig /

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Judith Perraino investigates how music has been used throughout history to call into question norms of gender and sexuality. Beginning with an examination of the mythology surrounding the Sirens, she goes on to consider musical creatures, gods, humans and music-addled listeners.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Peraino, Judith Ann
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Berkeley : University of California Press, ©2006.
Subjects:
Gender identity in music.
Homosexuality and music.
Music and literature.
Music > History and criticism.
Identité de genre dans la musique.
Homosexualité et musique.
Musique et littérature.
Musique > Histoire et critique.
MUSIC > Reference.
MUSIC > Genres & Styles > Classical.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Gender Studies.
Gender identity in music
Homosexuality and music
Music and literature
Music
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Songs of the sirens : desire
  • A music of one's own : discipline
  • Queer ears and icons : sign systems
  • Homomusical communities : production
  • Flights of fancy : power.

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